Fire Prevention

Responsibilities

The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for life safety issues within the community. The division is involved with construction, occupancy inspections, public education and fire investigations. Fire inspections ensure that buildings and fire protection systems are built and maintained according to the applicable codes. The Fire Prevention Division performs fire plan checks and inspections for fire sprinklers, alarms and other systems. Fire construction permits are required to construct, alter, modify or repair a fire protection system.

 

Top Fire Causes - Downloadable Safety Tip Sheets

• Cooking(PDF, 619KB)
• Heating(PDF, 1000KB)
• Electrical(PDF, 467KB)
• Smoking(PDF, 263KB)
• Candles(PDF, 577KB)

Helpful Links

• Annual Inspection Guidelines(PDF, 170KB)
• Carbon Monoxide Alarm Guidelines(PDF, 81KB)
• How to make a Home Fire Escape Plan(PDF, 593KB)
• How to make a Home Fire Escape Plan - Spanish(PDF, 545KB)
• Multi-Residence Smoke Detector Guidelines(PDF, 390KB)
• Residential Fire Prevention and Safety
• Seven steps to practicing your escape plan(PDF, 523KB)
• Single Family Home Smoke Detector Guidelines(PDF, 339KB)
• Thanksgiving Safety Tips(PDF, 1MB)

Fire Prevention Tips

Consejos de Prevención de Incendios

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